SSC CHSL 2025 PYQ — Question 90

The correct answer is Option 1: July.

Explanation:

The 134th edition of the Durand Cup officially commenced on July 23, 2025.
Duration: The tournament ran from July 23 to August 23, 2025.
Opening Match: The inaugural match was played between East Bengal FC and South United FC at the Vivekananda Yuva Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium) in Kolkata.
Winner: In the 2025 final, NorthEast United FC defeated Diamond Harbour FC to clinch their second title.
Venues: This time, the competition was hosted across five major cities in India—Kolkata, Guwahati, Shillong, Jamshedpur, and Kokrajhar.
Key Facts about the Durand Cup (for Revision):

• Asia's Oldest: It is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third-oldest in the world.
• Establishment: It was initiated in 1888 in Shimla. It is named after Sir Mortimer Durand.
• Organizers: It is jointly organized by the Indian Armed Forces and the All India Football Federation (AIFF).
• Prestigious Trophies: The winning team is awarded three trophies—the Durand Cup (the original trophy), the Shimla Trophy, and the President's Cup.

Important Questions for Upcoming Examinations:
Question: Which team won the Durand Cup 2025 title?
Answer: NorthEast United FC.
Question: In which year was the Durand Cup first started?
Answer: In 1888.
Question: Which are the most successful teams in the history of the Durand Cup?
Answer: Mohun Bagan and East Bengal (both have won the title 16 times each).